Things to do: Third Thursday at TAM, poetry slam, local college theater, history and more

Thursday

Third Thursday free admission and special activities and programs. See the exhibition “30 Americans” and take part in interactive projects with a local artist. 5-8 p.m. Nov. 17. Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Free. 253-272-4258, tacomaartmuseum.org

Poetry Slam: The American Experience creative original poetry, composed in response to the artwork in 30 Americans; open mic event. 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 17. Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. Free. 253-272-4258, tacomaartmuseum.org

All-School Open House and Middle School Play meet staff, and learn about St. Nicholas Catholic School. 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 17. St. Nicholas Catholic School, 3555 Edwards Drive, Gig Harbor. Free. 253-851-6450, stnicholascs.org

Thursday — Saturday

“I’ll Be Back Before Midnight” Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom drama production, 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood. $3. 253-964-6500

Through Dec. 17

Tacoma Historical Society Museum Exhibit: “Tacoma’s Dry Goods and Wet Goods - Nineteenth Century Jewish Pioneers” on display through Dec. 17. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. 919 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 253-572-3738, tacomahistory.org

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This story was originally published November 17, 2016 at 6:01 AM with the headline "Things to do: Third Thursday at TAM, poetry slam, local college theater, history and more."